When the medals are handed out and the Olympic hockey tournament comes to an end, the race for the NHL playoffs will be just getting started. At the beginning of the season, most Red Wing fans probably didnÆt think that Jimmy Howard would outplay Chris Osgood, the starting goaltender from last yearÆs Stanley Cup Finals, and snatch the starting goaltender position away from him.
With his strong play Howard has, and with that strong play also comes another tremendous opportunity. The opportunity to join former Red WingÆs goaltending greats, Terry Sawchuck, Glen Hall, and Roger Crozier as the NHLÆs Rookie of the Year and Calder Trophy Winner.
In order to put himself in a position to contend for the Calder trophy, Howard has put together 21 wins in 43 ga ...
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Detroit Red Wings’ Jimmy Howard Has Shot To Capture Calder Trophy
Posted: 28th February 2010 by Matt G in NHLComments Off on Detroit Red Wings’ Jimmy Howard Has Shot To Capture Calder Trophy